On which HF bands does a Technician class operator have phone privileges?

Technician class operators have phone privileges primarily on the 10 meter band, which is the only HF band available to them for voice communication. This band, lying within the electromagnetic spectrum from 28.000 to 29.700 MHz, allows for various modes of operation, including voice (phone), as well as other digital and CW (continuous wave) modes.

The 80, 40, and 15 meter bands are reserved for higher license classes, and the 30 meter band provides no voice privileges at all, as it is limited to only certain digital modes and CW. Understanding these restrictions is important for Technician license holders to ensure compliance with FCC regulations regarding operating privileges on HF bands.